Fanno Creek Greenway Trail (Beaverton/Tigard) The Fanno Creek Greenway Trail was one of the buying points my home; I kid you not. I am fortunate enough to live by this great trail system, and the kids (after almost eight years) aren’t tired of it yet! This trail system is a collaboration between multiple cities, counties, and Oregon Metro (just to name a few of the partners). Its goal is to connect the Willamette River to the Tualatin River through parks. So far, so good; it’s not completely connected river-to-river but still provides numerous opportunities for outdoor activities. Signs between parks tell newbies where to cross and Keep Reading
How to Create a Family Fun Box {aka boredom buster ideas!}
Family Fun Box Normally around this time, many of us would be researching summer camps, swim lessons, art and music classes. Anything to keep our kids occupied, interested and happy during the summer. Keeping the kids busy and occupied and less sloth-like, while also trying to maintain a marginal level of sanity for everyone. But these are weird times. We just aren't really sure what the coming months look like, OR what they will look like when things start opening up again. Finding something that the whole family actually enjoys can be challenging, especially when so many easy choices are closed down right now. Enter The Family Fun Keep Reading
DIY Father’s Day Gift Ideas
DIY Father's Day Gift Ideas Father's Day is just around the corner! This year it falls on Sunday June 21st, 2020. Here's a fun list of DIY Father's Day Gift Ideas that you can do with your kids or grandkids without breaking the bank! Superhero Sleep Mask | Cutesy Crafts No One Can Measure Up To You Father’s Day DIY Gift | Evolving Motherhood Paint Chip Tie Pen Holder | Two Kids and a Coupon DIY Wooden Key Chain | Easy Peasy and Fun DIY Leather Catchall Tray | Make & Do Crew DIY Golf Score Card Holder | Swoodson Says Father's Day Hand Print Sun Catcher | Real Life at Home DIY Dad You Rock! Father's Day Gift | Doodle Keep Reading
20 Camping Gear Storage and Organization Ideas {great tips for planning!}
UPDATE APRIL 2020: We know that many camping sites are closed right now due to COVID-19, but we wanted to give you a resource for organization at home AND planning for future camping trips. Whether in the off season and looking for storage ideas to keep your camping gear in order, or at your campsite wanting to keep everything organized, it can be a real sanity saver to have a system. These storage options will be great for all of your camping gear at home, in the car and at your actual campsite. If you're looking for all the essentials you need to make your actual trip a success from start to finish, check out our post on Camping Gear Essentials Keep Reading
20 DIY Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
I don't know about you but I love getting homemade gifts from my kids! Here are 20 DIY gift ideas to make for Mother's Day, which this year (2020) is Sunday May 10th. These would be great for grandparents too. DIY Button Art Flower | Slap Dash Mom DIY Bird Nest Necklace | Slap Dash Mom DIY Nail Polish Marbled Mugs Craft | Thrifty Jinxy DIY Jewelry Dish Organizer | Cleverly Simple How to give your mom a relaxing personalized spa pack | Budget Savvy Diva Garden Stone Cookies | Kids Activities Blog Photo Bookmarks | Kids Activities Blog DIY Chalkboard | The Magic Brush INC DIY Silhouette Portrait | Mission to Keep Reading
FREE Bowling For Kids All Summer Long!
Summer feels like a million years away, but if you have kids, you know that weirdly you have to start signing these children up for camps and clinics and lessons NOW before they fill up. This always gets me thinking about other things to fill those days that feel like we're sitting on the surface of the sun. Or the days that we all feel like we're cooped up and at each other's throats. And naturally, while we literally ARE ALL COOPED UP right now, bowling with our kids may seem like a dream that will never come true. I'm still signing up for this program to keep some sort of eternal hope alive in my soul that eventually this all will end. Let's Keep Reading
16 self-directed activities for your kids
This post was originally written for activity ideas during the summer, but is equally applicable any time that ALL THE CHILDREN ARE HOME. I don't know about your house, but with my kids, after awhile it becomes inevitable to hear the sibling squabbling ramp up or the "I'M BORED" declarations. Having a few activities planned or fun crafts or outdoor games in your back pocket can be a life saver. Let's plan some activities for those crazy kids of ours. This is a tough time for them too! 5+ Other Ways to Play with a Water Table | Atlanta's Frugal Mom Pool Noodle Structures with Toothpicks | Little Bins for Little Hands DIY Fun: Giant Ice Keep Reading
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